With the ever increasing level of urban development the retention of blue and green spaces becomes more challenging. It is therefore important that we all take steps to help assist the environment we live because it will benefit us all. Building a garden pond is a positive step to help ecosystems thrive.
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How much will it cost to install PVC pond liner?
PVC pond liner is ideal for a small to medium garden pond creation. This is an economical, high quality pond liner of 0.5mm in thickness that will meet the requirements for flexibility during installation.
Tips for ensuring your garden pond remains healthy while on holiday
Are you planning to go on holiday for a few weeks and concerned about the well being of your pond in your absence? In this article we will look at the maintenance requirements of a pond during the summer and steps to take prior to going away.
How to order a pond liner for your garden pond
Pond liners are flat sheets of material used to line a pond to contain the water and help to maintain a healthy equilibrium for all pond inhabitants. Ordering a flexible pond liner need not be a difficult, time consuming task. If done correctly you can place your order with minimal time or financial wastage.
Tips on essential Autumn garden pond maintenance
This year the UK has reportedly experienced the driest September since 1910 with predictions for the south east of England to continue to experience lower than average rainfall into October. With the variability in the weather it is difficult to know when to expect the autumnal weather to descend upon us. Continue reading
Why Autumn is ideal to build a pond and install a pond liner?
According to the RHS, the British country-side has lost three quarters of its natural ponds to urbanisation over the past few decades. The addition of ponds to any size garden can make a huge difference to wildlife who are dependent on water for breeding purposes as well as a food. Continue reading
Can an underlay liner be used as a protective pond liner overlay?
Pond liners serve two important functions; they hold the water in a pond and they keep the water clean and free from sediments in order to develop the best man-made aquatic habitat possible.
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Winterising your fish pond and pond pump
Pond pumps and filters play an important role in the general health and well being of a pond. With the arrival of cold winter months their role changes. Continue reading
How to secure a pond liner in place?
Perhaps you are wondering why I am writing about ponds and pond construction in the winter. Well, because it is a perfect time to get all the planning, preparation and excavation complete in the winter so that you can focus on planting and nurturing during the spring and summer months. Plus, to allow you time to sit back and reap the rewards of your amazing creation when the weather is warmer. In this article we look at the edging for a pond and why you should consider adding a trench around your pond to maintain healthy water quality.
Essential tips on winter wildlife gardening
During the winter months our gardening and pond maintenance ‘to do list’ is not as extensive as in the warmer summer months. Neither is it to be forgotten because it feels too cold to venture out. However, being too keen and over “clinical” is not good for wildlife. Rake-off the leaves from your lawn but don’t bin or burn them. Instead, create homes for small creatures.
Adding rocks on top of pond liner? Consider the pros and cons
Flexible rubber pond liners shielded below and above by a protective underlay liner can with stand the weight of rocks and safeguard the pond liner from possible damage. Continue reading
January garden pond and pond pump maintenance
Garden ponds should not be forgotten about during the cold winter months. January and February are generally the coldest months of the year in the UK and the best time of the year to carry out pond maintenance checks (provided your pond hasn’t frozen over!). Continue reading